Snake Oil
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Snake Oil is the oil derived from the fat of the venemous pit viper, Protobothrops flavoviridis that has been boiled and filtered.
What does it do?
Snake Oil is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
-
Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
-
Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
EU regulatory status
Snake Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Snake Oil?
Snake Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Snake Oil is the oil derived from the fat of the venemous pit viper, Protobothrops flavoviridis that has been boiled and filtered.
Is Snake Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Snake Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Snake Oil do in cosmetic products?
Snake Oil is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient.
Related ingredients
Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 13/05/2019